St. Kitts-Nevis Defends Denial of Entry to 17 Nigerian Nationals

St. Kitts and Nevis defends refusal of entry to 17 Nigerians amid Ebola concerns - CNW Network

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has defended its decision to deny entry to 17 Nigerian nationals who recently arrived in the federation on regional airline services, citing public health precautions linked to growing international concern over Ebola. In a statement, government officials said the move followed guidance from health authorities and formed part of ongoing measures aimed at protecting public health. According to officials, th…

SKN Strengthens Ebola Prevention Measures Amid Africa Outbreak

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts-Nevis is strengthening its measures to safeguard the Federation from the evolving threat posed by the Ebola virus disease affecting parts of Africa. In light of this threat, the ministry is working with the Ministry of National Security to enhance screening and surveillance measures at the nation’s ports, in particular for persons who have visited African countries deemed high risk. With this in mi…

St. Kitts-Nevis Defends Denial of Entry to 17 Nigerian Nationals

PUBLIC HEALTH OR DIPLOMATIC FLASHPOINT? BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has moved to publicly defend its recent decision to deny entry to seventeen Nigerian nationals who arrived in the Federation on regional airline flights, saying the action was taken on the advice of health authorities amid heightened global concern over Ebola. In a public statement issued by the Ministry of National Security on May 26, 2026, …